Port to port, priced plainly.
Weekly sailings through Jebel Ali and Khalifa Port with in-house clearance, bonded storage and the inland leg included on arrival.
Our Sea Freight Solutions
Comprehensive sea freight options tailored to cargo type, volume, and route.
Full Container Load (FCL)
A dedicated container for your cargo alone, suited to large or high-volume shipments.
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Shared container space for smaller shipments, cost-effective when you don't need a full container.
Special Equipment
Flat racks, open tops, and other specialized container equipment for non-standard cargo.
RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off)
For vehicles and wheeled equipment driven directly onto and off the vessel.
Breakbulk
For cargo too large or irregular for standard containers, loaded individually.
DG Shipping
Certified handling for hazardous and regulated cargo, to full compliance standards.
Reefer Containers
Temperature-controlled containers for perishables and sensitive cargo.
When to Choose Sea Freight
Sea freight fits shipments where cost efficiency matters more than speed, such as bulk cargo, heavy or oversized loads, and shipments with flexible timelines. For urgent or time-critical cargo, air freight is typically the faster option.
Explore Air Freight or Land Freight.
Choose Your Delivery Arrangement
Select the ideal transport flow tailored to your supply chain requirements.
Door-to-Door
Pickup at your origin address, delivered straight to the final destination — no extra coordination required on your end. This is how most Zajel sea freight shipments move, start to finish.
Request Door-to-Door Quote
Also available on request: Door-to-Port, Port-to-Door, and Port-to-Port arrangements — for businesses managing part of the logistics themselves.
Compliance & Customs Expertise
Moving cargo by sea involves documentation, duty, and port clearance requirements that vary by cargo and destination. Zajel manages customs clearance and compliance on your behalf, so your shipment moves through port without unnecessary delays.
What We Move
Comprehensive handling capabilities tailored to diverse commercial cargo requirements.
General Cargo
Commercial goods and parcels
Oversized & Project Cargo
Large-format and heavy-lift shipments
Oil & Gas Equipment
Industrial and energy-sector machinery
Hazardous Materials
Handled to full compliance standards
Sea Freight
Full container loads, moved with precision
From FCL and LCL shipments to breakbulk and roll-on roll-off cargo, our sea freight network connects major ports worldwide, backed by reliable schedules and end-to-end documentation support.
Ocean cargo vessels
Types, purpose and key feature.
Container Vessel
Transports standard ISO containers (20ft/40ft)
Fast loading and unloading at container terminals with gantry cranes
General Cargo Vessel
Transports loose, non-containerized, non-bulk cargo — oversized loads, machines, equipment
Flexible space for different cargo types, using its own cranes to load and unload
RORO Vessel
Transports wheeled cargo like cars, trucks and trailers
Cargo is driven on and off via built-in ramps — no crane needed
Bulk Carrier Vessel
Carries unpackaged bulk cargo like coal, grain and iron ore
Large cargo holds, sometimes with onboard cranes for self-loading
Gas Carrier Vessel
Transports liquefied gases like LNG and LPG
Highly specialized tanks with temperature and pressure control systems
Livestock Carrier Vessel
Transports live animals, such as cattle and sheep, over sea routes
Modified decks with ventilation, feeding and waste systems for animal welfare
Containers used in sea freight
Types, specification, purpose and feature.
20' Standard
Standard, weatherproof container for general dry cargo — furniture, clothing, electronics, packaged goods. Fully enclosed with end doors for loading/unloading.
- Holds up to 33 CBM of cargo
- Door opening of 2.340 × 2.292 m
- Rated for 28,230 kg of payload
Inside the box: 5.895 × 2.350 × 2.392 m, tare weight 2,230 kg.
Who We Work With
Industries We Serve
Zajel works across diverse industries, adapting logistics strategies to meet unique operational, regulatory, and delivery requirements.
Oil & Gas
Time-critical transport of equipment, materials, and supplies across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
Construction & Heavy Industry
Reliable hauling of heavy machinery, building materials, and oversized loads to sites on schedule.
Defense & Government
Secure, compliant logistics for sensitive cargo and mission-critical shipments.
Manufacturing
Dependable inbound and outbound freight that keeps production lines and supply chains moving.
Retail & General Trade
Flexible, scalable distribution that keeps shelves stocked and orders moving on time.
How a Freight
Quote Works
A simple, three-step process — from inquiry to a quote tailored precisely to your shipment.
01 / 03Bonded Warehouse Storage
Every sea freight shipment through Zajel includes 14 days of complimentary bonded storage at our warehouse facility — time to arrange customs clearance, coordinate onward distribution, or consolidate incoming shipments before final delivery.
What Is Bonded Storage
Customs-approved storage for imported goods, held under supervision before duties and taxes are paid.
What's Included
Secure storage, inventory reporting, inspection access, and coordination on clearance documentation.
After the Free Period
Per-CBM, per-day rates apply after the first 14 days, based on cargo type and volume.
Re-Export Option
Move bonded goods on to another country without paying UAE import duties.
Let's move your cargo.
Submit an inquiry and our team will follow up with a tailored sea freight quote.